Synonyms of up to

up to

preposition

as in until

during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)

She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• until
• till
• up till
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• 'fore
• ere
• ahead of
• of
• before
• afore
• fore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• since
• next
• next to
• following
• after

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of up to

An interest that can be traced all the way back to my childhood as a young girl living in Texas, a couple of my fondest memories include climbing Enchanted Rock’s steep, smooth walls, and hiking up to gaze out of The Window — a popular scenic lookout at Big Bend National Park. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025

Fines of up to $5,000 are possible for each petition turned in late. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025

Stafford is about a 45-mile drive southwest from Washington, D.C. Banana ball pythons are native to West Africa, grow to about 5 feet and live up to 30 years, according to Azreptiles.com. —Mark Price, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025

Within a few months on the floor, she was named barber of the year, and eventually worked her way up to the art director’s department. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025